Since the packaging was pretty, I've decided to post some pictures of it. Apparently this is an internet phenomenon known as a "haul" (usually in video format, called a "haul video"). It seems pretty self-indulgent, but I did enjoy the unboxing experience and blogs are pretty self-indulgent in the first place, so here it is. If we want to make this a little more intellectual, we could speculate on whether or not companies are investing more in their packaging thanks to haul videos, since they could be an important part of a viral marketing campaign.
The laptop came with some bonus swag: two mouse pads and a t-shirt.
The first mouse pad. I really like the dragon, but unfortunately the pad is a bit big for my desk.
The second mouse pad. It's just generic advertising, but it fits my desk better so it's currently in-use.
The t-shirt is supposedly a large, but ends up stretched pretty tight when I try to wear it. I may see if I can exchange it for a larger one. I like the red, though.
The actual box for the laptop.
The inside of the box. The guy at the store took the laptop out to show me, and I think the MSI jacket got turned around. But I like the colours--normally you get plain brown or white cardboard, but MSI decided to keep the visual theme throughout the whole unboxing.
Pulling the laptop out, it is still jacketed and supported by cardboard.
The laptop out of its jacket.
Done with the packaging yet? Nope! There's still a dust cover on there. Maybe it helps prevent the screen and keyboard from getting mashed together during shipping.
And finally, the product itself is unveiled. Unless you count the nearly invisible plastic film in-between the keys. I didn't even see it until today. You can see a little plastic tab on either side of the second row of keys from the bottom. Those tabs are there to make it easier to peel the film off.
Thank you for indulging me in my self-indulgence!
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